Thinking of taking the plunge!
Discussion
As title really, thinking of taking the plunge and going for a Cerb.........4.2 or 4.5, maybe even a modded one....
I know there may be issues with them, but they look SO nice....
Am also considering a Tuscan, but a bit wary of the SP6 engines!
Only time will tell, but quite fancy a Cerb, as not much will give as much bang per buck I feel.
Lee
I know there may be issues with them, but they look SO nice....
Am also considering a Tuscan, but a bit wary of the SP6 engines!
Only time will tell, but quite fancy a Cerb, as not much will give as much bang per buck I feel.
Lee
)!!Do it. I was in your shoes about two years ago, weighed up 'should I, shouldn't I' etc. Looked at more 'sensible' alternatives (VX220 Turbo, M Coupe) but always came back to a Cerb.
Ended the dreaming after 18 months and bought one. So glad I did.
Don't rush, get a good one - and love every second of it.
Bear in mind though - unless you're handy with the spanners/allen keys you'll need £3k a year to look after it.
Good luck...
Ended the dreaming after 18 months and bought one. So glad I did.
Don't rush, get a good one - and love every second of it.
Bear in mind though - unless you're handy with the spanners/allen keys you'll need £3k a year to look after it.
Good luck...
Thanks, I am quite copetent with the spanners etc, so brakes and all that not really a problem for me to do myself, only thing I would not really want to touch is the engine...
I am SERIOUSLY thinking of one now, as the wife expressed an interest in how nice they look!
Thing is, could she drive it easily enough, as she drove the 500 Chim we have a few times, but complained her leg was sore due to the clutch?
Lee
I am SERIOUSLY thinking of one now, as the wife expressed an interest in how nice they look!
Thing is, could she drive it easily enough, as she drove the 500 Chim we have a few times, but complained her leg was sore due to the clutch?
Lee
Seconded, do it. I looked a couple of years back, again last year and bought one this year. Only regret is not doing it sooner, they are fantastic! I'd also recommend spending a bit of time looking at a few and not rushing into it. That way you will recognise the right one when you see it. I nearly bought the first seemingly decent one I saw, but Rob Ingleby's inspection showed a £3k+ series of significant faults on a car that was already at the top of my price range. Hope this helps from a newbie.
Just seen the last post, my wife drove me back from the pub and coped well enough but didn't like it mainly because of visibility and not being able to see where the corners are.
Just seen the last post, my wife drove me back from the pub and coped well enough but didn't like it mainly because of visibility and not being able to see where the corners are.
leemarkadams said:
Thing is, could she drive it easily enough, as she drove the 500 Chim we have a few times, but complained her leg was sore due to the clutch?
Lee
Oh dear! She had better try one first!Lee
But there is loads of room under the bonnet to fit a servo for the clutch if it is a show stopper!
Anybody done it?
leemarkadams said:
Thanks, I am quite copetent with the spanners etc, so brakes and all that not really a problem for me to do myself, only thing I would not really want to touch is the engine...
I am SERIOUSLY thinking of one now, as the wife expressed an interest in how nice they look!
Thing is, could she drive it easily enough, as she drove the 500 Chim we have a few times, but complained her leg was sore due to the clutch?
Lee
No change on the clutch department.Thats one of the reasons why my partner prefers the Corvette.In her words a much better car.But please,enough dithering,and posting should i,should i not buy one.If you are still undecided after a year,then i doubt you will ever buy one.I am SERIOUSLY thinking of one now, as the wife expressed an interest in how nice they look!
Thing is, could she drive it easily enough, as she drove the 500 Chim we have a few times, but complained her leg was sore due to the clutch?
Lee
Edited by BLUETHUNDER on Monday 7th July 21:26
Well, have seen these 2 and been in contact with the sellers and they both seem good (engine rebuids etc..):
http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/548885.htm
http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/428433.htm
Now what are other peoples opinions, as the first one seems to have a few 'nicer' bits on it?
Either post here or email me on leemarkadams@yahoo.com
Lee
http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/548885.htm
http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/428433.htm
Now what are other peoples opinions, as the first one seems to have a few 'nicer' bits on it?
Either post here or email me on leemarkadams@yahoo.com
Lee
It is quite vivid I'll give you that. mxi933 said:
leemarkadams said:
Sorry, Purple not my thing (no offence!)
Lee
Dont worry Im not offended - just bemused why anybody would want to buy one of the most outrageous cars ever made, yet insist on keeping things safe with the colour!Lee
Fords new Mondeo comes in a lovely shade of bland !!!
Oh, Lee.....
BUY THIS CAR!leemarkadams said:
Thanks, I am quite copetent with the spanners etc, so brakes and all that not really a problem for me to do myself, only thing I would not really want to touch is the engine...
I am SERIOUSLY thinking of one now, as the wife expressed an interest in how nice they look!
Thing is, could she drive it easily enough, as she drove the 500 Chim we have a few times, but complained her leg was sore due to the clutch?
Lee
The clutch isn't as bad as you think, but as said, its probably best to get her to have a go first!I am SERIOUSLY thinking of one now, as the wife expressed an interest in how nice they look!
Thing is, could she drive it easily enough, as she drove the 500 Chim we have a few times, but complained her leg was sore due to the clutch?
Lee
As for the engine they seem to be very strong, i think someone here has over 125000 miles on theirs without a re-build! Just make sure you get a good one, I have had mine since November last year with only (touches wood and says a prayer) the Rad needing a re-core, but that only cost £135.
Its the best driving experience, and for the money there is just nothing that can touch it, I was selling mine a few months back but after looking for something to replace it I decided I would have to spend at least double to get something even close to being as nice as the Cerb!
So go for it while there is a few months of good sunshine left, although looking outside I think winter has just kicked in, but lots of fun around roundabouts!
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